HEALTH CARE EDUCATION COURSES

Petaluma Adult School, in collaboration with CalRegional Education Centers, is proud to provide you with an opportunity to earn Health Care Career certificates in the areas of Phlebotomy and Medical Assisting.

Information Session: Join us for a free presentation about our healthcare training programs. Meet staff and ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting. Please register online at: https://www.calregional.com/infosession or call 800-927-5159 for the next meeting.

Program Information

Prerequisites: 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent.Program fee: $2,995 (This fee includes CPR certification training for the Healthcare Provider, liability insurance, externship, name badge, national exam, and certificate.)Sold separately: Textbooks, scrubs, and the Medical Kit for the Medical Assistant program.

Phlebotomy Technician

As a Phlebotomy Technician you will be trained to draw blood samples from patients in a clinical laboratory or public health setting. Over the course of the program, students will receive on-the-job training that includes drawing blood samples from patients, producing quality laboratory results, gaining the trust and confidence of patients and much more. This programconsists of 104 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training at the on-site patient service center. The program will prepare students to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Clinical Medical Assistant

In this program you will learn medical terminology, front and back office procedures, standard patient processing, medical billing and customer service. Students will be trained to help physicians care for patients, take vital signs, perform basic lab tests and administer medications in a doctor’s office or clinic. The program includes 160 hours of classroom instruction and a 160-hour medical office externship. The program will prepare you to take a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).